Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 19 | 34 | 25 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Magic 105-104. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.